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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Lindang, once a vast forest, was originally home to the Subanen tribe. The region’s geography was dominated by a prevalent tree species known as “Hindang”, which inspired the area’s initial name. With the arrival of the Ilonggos in the community, the name “Hindang” was challenging to pronounce; thus, the name “Lindang” was adapted instead.
The transformation of Lindang into an official barangay was a direct result of Executive Order No. 77 promulgated last December 23, 1963, along with the creation of the municipality of Margosatubig that consisted of the territories from Margosatubig and Malangas. Later, on December 19, 1979, under the virtue of Batas Pambansa Bilang 48, a portion of Malangas was formed into a municipality called Diplahan. Following this, Lindang was formally recognized as one of the integral barangays of this newly established municipality.
LAND AREA AND BOUNDARIES
The barangay is divided into 7 puroks and spans a total land area of 314,835 hectares. It is situated within the local mine reservation area and is positioned to the west of Diplahan Poblacion, approximately 7.5 kilometers away. It shares its borders with Barangay Manangon to the north, Barangay Songcuya to the south, Barangay Goling to the east, and Barangay Pillar to the west. To the north, Lindang is marked by a valley adjacent to the Sibugay River, where an inoperative hanging bridge was destroyed during a severe storm in 2017.
LINDANG SPOT MAP (2024)
LINDANG SPOT MAP (2024)
LINDANG GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE (2024)
TOPOGRAPHY
Three bodies of water can be found within the Barangay. This includes the Sibugay River running through the north, west, and southern borders of the Barangay, and creeks found in Purok 4 and 6. An irrigation canal can be found in Purok one, which provides water to the crops in the fields of the area. A significant portion of the land is covered by Coconut and Gmelina trees, and 60-70% of total land area is made up of rice and corn fields.
The soil composition in Lindang primarily consists of alluvial parent materials with a clay texture, featuring a slope range of 0-3% and soil depths exceeding 200 centimeters. In terms of infrastructure, approximately 50% of the roads in the barangay are cemented, 40% are composed of gravel, and the remaining 10% are dirt roads.
CLIMATE
The barangay experiences two climate patterns:
The dry season, which spans from April to September.
The wet season, which spans from October to March.
Throughout the year, rainfall is evenly distributed. However, due to its proximity to the Sibugay River, rice and corn fields are susceptible to flooding, resulting in damage of agricultural crops and loss.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Barangay Lindang is known for its cultural diversity as it is composed of various ethnic groups. Among these groups are Ilonggos, along with Sambals, Subanen, Ilocanos, Zamboanguenos, and Cebuanos where the Ilonggos are the dominant group of the population. In addition, the predominant language spoken within the community is Ilonggo. The barangay’s cultural tapestry is also woven with influences from its religious landscape, with active churches of various faiths including Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, and Baptist scattered throughout the area.
Agriculture is deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the community with the majority of the residents who are farmers and some are maintaining small farms at their homes for planting fruits and vegetables. Climbing trees, especially coconut trees is also a common practice among the residents to harvest young coconut and use their bolo knife to cut the edge of the coconut and drink its refreshing water straight from the fruit.
A notable trait among the residents of the barangay is their hospitality, which was evident in the warm and joyful welcome extended to the medical students by the barangay staff. They ensured that the students' needs were met, particularly by ensuring an adequate water supply, a resource that is challenging to obtain in the barangay. Additionally, when residents prepared food for themselves, they generously shared it with the students, reflecting their spirit of generosity and inclusivity. Moreover, during house-to-house visits, residents made a point to offer cola and biscuits as a gesture of welcome to their homes, further exemplifying their hospitality and sense of community.
In addition, a distinct aspect of the community is their fondness for gathering and unity. After a day’s work in the fields, locals often come together for social gatherings. Drinking sessions and singing karaoke are almost an integral part of these gatherings, fostering a good fellowship and relaxation among the residents. Moreover, every month of May, replete with old-fashioned courtesy, charming traditions and customs, Barangay Lindang celebrates cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity and strengthening bonds among its residents.
Lindang : Unfiltered
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